Embarking on optional quests in Hell Is Us can be deeply rewarding. Among them, the “Golden Watch” Good Deed stands out—simple to begin yet rich in narrative. This guide walks you through it in clear, accessible language, ensuring you complete it smoothly and feel connected to the character behind it.
Here’s why this Good Deed matters to you as a player:
- It’s one of your first meaningful side-activities.
- Helps you invest emotionally in Hadea’s world.
- Sets the stage for more complex Good Deeds later in the game.
Most importantly, it reminds you that small acts of kindness can break through a bleak world.
- Discovering the Quest
You begin in Senedra Forest. While navigating the trenches, you’ll uncover a small metal box resting on a makeshift table. Inside lies the Golden Watch. It’s not merely a shiny object—it’s a glimpse into a lost story, engraved with a name that hints at a connection. Picking it up doesn’t just hand you inventory—it unlocks a heartfelt side-journey. And just like that, the deed is marked in your journal, quietly awaiting completion.
- Navigating Back to Ernest Caddell
Once you claim the watch, retrace your steps:
- Head back through the trench.
- Make your way toward the APC you encountered earlier.
- From there, follow your path back to the farmhouse.
Inside, Ernest Caddell awaits in his basement. When you reach him, initiate a trade and offer him the Golden Watch. That simple act completes the deed—not with flashy cutscenes, but with something subtler: a human moment in a harsh world.
- Receiving Your Reward
Completing this deed doesn’t yield an instant reward from Ernest. Instead, you’ll need to progress your main story until you reach the Watcher’s Nest in Vyssa Hills. There, you’ll meet Gildas Brom, the mysterious figure who dolts out rewards for good deeds. Speak with him, select the Good Deed you’ve completed, and receive your prize—usually a glyph, a prism, or some other helpful upgrade—to bolster your build for what lies ahead.
- Why It Works: Emotional Connection Through Action
This Good Deed resonates for a few reasons:
- It’s simple, yet loaded with emotional weight.
- It shows you caring for a grieving NPC, building empathy.
- It teaches you how optional content works: find an item, return it, then collect your reward.
- It reinforces the world’s storytelling—not through exposition, but through action.
That sequence—discover, return, reward—will repeat with other deeds and puzzles as you delve deeper into Hell Is Us.
- Pro Tips for a Smooth Experience
- Watch your back in the trenches. Enemies may still lurk on your way back.
- Don’t delay returning the watch. Early completion ensures NPCs involved remain available.
- Keep exploring side options. This Good Deed is just one of many rewarding extras.
- Visit Gildas Brom often. He handles rewards for multiple deeds—best to cash them in when you can.
- What Comes Next? Building Momentum
After completing the Golden Watch deed, use the rhythm it introduces:
- Explore. Look for other deeds in nearby areas.
- Return to NPCs. Many deeds begin when you find something or talk to someone.
- Collect rewards smartly. Return to Vyssa Hills regularly to claim benefits.
- Watch the world change. Some deeds have time-sensitive triggers or consequences. Acting early can yield better outcomes.
- Sample Steps at a Glance
Here’s a quick breakdown of what to do:
- Find the Golden Watch in the trenches.
- Return to Ernest Caddell in his farmhouse basement.
- Trade the watch to complete the deed.
- Progress your main story to unlock Gildas Brom in Vyssa Hills.
- Visit him to claim your reward.
